Edvard Csanyi
1758 awesome technical articles
Hi, I'm an electrical engineer, programmer and founder of EEP - Electrical Engineering Portal. I worked twelve years at Schneider Electric in the position of technical support for low- and medium-voltage projects and the design of busbar trunking systems.
I'm highly specialized in the design of LV/MV switchgear and low-voltage, high-power busbar trunking (<6300A) in substations, commercial buildings and industry facilities. I'm also a professional in AutoCAD programming.
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Electric Motor
Testing and commissioning procedure for electric motors
It should be noted that the scope of motor testing depends upon the motor type and size, this being indicated on the inspection forms. Motor vibration shall be measured in a tri-axial direction, i.e.: Point x axis – side of… Read more
Sep 20, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
An Overview Of Control (Ice Cube) Relays
An electromechanical relay is an electrical switch actuated by an electromagnet coil. As switching devices, they exhibit simple “on” and “off” behavior with no intermediate states. The electronic schematic symbol for a simple single-pole, single-throw (SPST) relay is shown here:… Read more
Sep 18, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Comparison Of Neutral Earthing Methods
Neutral earthing systems are very similar to circuit breakers in that they do nothing until something in the system goes wrong! There are several methods for system earthing which can be generally divided into three main categories: Insulated earthing, Solid… Read more
Sep 16, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Lightning And Surge Protection For Cable Networks And Antennas For TV (Part 2)
Continued from part one: Lightning And Surge Protection For Cable Networks And Antennas For TV (Part 1) If an antenna is protected by isolated air-termination systems it means: – That in the area of flat roofs an air-termination rod will be… Read more
Sep 13, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Lightning And Surge Protection For Cable Networks And Antennas For TV (Part 1)
IEC 60728-11 complies with the state of the art and offers easy, standardized and effective protective mechanisms against the effects of lightning strikes into antennas. Antennas installed according to this standard do not increase the probability of lightnings to strike… Read more
Sep 09, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Determining the soil resistivity to design a good substation grounding system
It is essential to determine the soil resistivity and maximum grid currents to design a substation grounding system. The touch and step voltages are directly proportional to these values. Overly conservative values of soil resistivity and grid current will increase… Read more
Sep 04, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Industrial Automation
Goals and Benefits of the IEC 61131 Standard (PLCs – Programmable Logic Controllers)
The five parts of the standard IEC 61131 summarise the requirements of modern PLC systems. These requirements concern the PLC hardware and the programming system. The standard includes both the common concepts already in use in PLC programming and additional… Read more
Aug 30, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Testing and Commissioning
Identifying The Primary And Secondary Phasor Polarities Of Transformer – Polarity Test
This is needed for identifying the primary and secondary phasor polarities. It is a must for poly phase connections. Both a.c. and d.c methods can be used for detecting the polarities of the induced emfs. The transformer is connected to… Read more
Aug 26, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Hey Tesla, get married, be happy and sleep o’nights! – AMERICAN ELECTRICIAN, July 1, 1896
This articles appeared at AMERICAN ELECTRICIAN on July 1, 1896 by journalist Edward J. Wessels. Our sprightly contemporary, the Electrical Journal, takes issue with Mr. Nikola Tesla as to the undesirability of marriage for inventors, and after disproving his statement that few great… Read more
Aug 24, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Tesla’s Big Tower To Be Sold For Debt, BROOKLYN DAILY TIMES, June 12, 1907
This article was originally posted in The Brooklyn Daily Times on June 12, 1907. The tower of Wonders at Wardercliffe, where Nikola Tesla, the inventor, preserved SUCH MYSTERY and where it was whispered scientific experiments were to be carried on greater… Read more
Aug 17, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
National Fire Alarm Code Defined By NFPA 72
NFPA 72 is the National Fire Alarm Code. The importance of installing smoke and fire alarms in homes is supported by results from exhaustive investigations of home fires indicating that measurable quantities of smoke come before detectable quantities of heat…. Read more
Aug 16, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
IEC Standards
An Overview of IEC 60076-10 – Determination Of Sound Levels Of Power Transformers
The audible sound radiated by transformers is generated by a combination of magnetostrictive deformation of the core and electromagnetic forces in the windings, tank walls and magnetic shields. Historically, the sound generated by the magnetic field inducing longitudinal vibrations in the… Read more
Aug 14, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
HVAC
Jet pumps used for private well systems or low flow irrigation applications
Jet Pumps are mounted above ground and lift the water out of the ground through a suction pipe. Jets are popular in areas with high water tables and warmer climates. There are two categories of jet pumps and pump selection… Read more
Aug 12, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electric Motor
7 Most Common Motor Enclosure Types Defined By NEMA Standards
The enclosure of the motor must protect the windings, bearings, and other mechanical parts from moisture, chemicals, mechanical damage and abrasion from grit. NEMA standards MG1-1.25 through 1.27 define more than 20 types of enclosures under the categories of open… Read more
Aug 09, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electric Motor
Motor Service Factor (SF) Defined By NEMA
Motor Service Factor (SF) is the percentage of overloading the motor can handle for short periods when operating normally within the correct voltage tolerances. This is practical as it gives you some ‘fudge’ in estimating horsepower needs and actual running… Read more
Aug 07, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
